Unlike "Pie Piece" laminated shafts, OB's cue shafts are made up from six “stress relieved” segments. Each of these segments are made from straight grained laminated hard rock maple and machined in a manner that removes the internal stress to help insure that OB shafts are straight and stable. These six segments are then assembled into the shaft “blank” that is the start of all OB Cue Shafts.

The tapers used on OB Cue Shafts are different than most cues. Due to the stiffness of the unique construction of OB Cue Shafts, there is no whippy or inconsistent feel. Actually, the special taper combined with this stiffness gives you the benefit of increased cue ball spin when you need it.